UI, IBADAN — In commemoration of University of Ibadan, UI, 76th Foundation Day ceremony, the Vice Chancellor of the premier and prestigious institution, Prof. Kayode O. Adebowale, mni, FAS, fspsp, has delightfully congratulated the entire members of the University communities from its year of establishment.
Adebowale in his speech as delivered expressed his delight as the Vice Chancellor of the institution and for celebrating the foundation day ceremony of the institution with the great alumni, community members and other friends of the university.
According to him, “Today, we gather to celebrate the 76th Foundation day Ceremony of the University of Ibadan, alongside the Convocation for the admission to Doctorate Degrees of the University as well as the award of Honorary Degrees.”
The University Vice Chancellor, Adebowale, while welcoming all to the Foundation Day Ceremony thanks the University Visitor, His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR for his transformational drive of the education sector since the inception of his administration.
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“I also welcome and thank His Excellency, the Governor of Oyo State, Gov. Seyi Makinde, the University Chancellor, the Sultan of Sokoto, His Eminence Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, the Olubadan of Ibadanland, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Owolabi Olakunlehin and Ooni of Ife, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II. And numerous distinguished personalities”
Statistically, the university graduated 6,553 (Six thousand, five hundred and fifty-three) Bachelor’s Degrees in the various disciplines with 111 (One hundred and eleven) Diploma Certificates. While 26 (twenty-six) candidates were awarded Master of Philosophy, and 2,552 (Two thousand, five hundred and fifty-two) earned Academy Degrees of Master. Also, 418 (four hundreds and eighteen) candidates earned a Professional Degree of Master.
In furtherance to the statistics, 132 (One hundred and thirty-two) Postgraduate Diplomas were awarded.
In addition, 2 (two) candidates were awarded Doctor of Medicine from the Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences while 483 (Four Hundreds and eighty-three) candidates from various disciplines were awarded the Doctor of Philosophy Degree.
In a glamorous atmosphere, the University of Ibadan, UI, also give Award of Honorary Degrees to four distinguished and eminent Nigerians; Emeritus Professor Olufemi Bamiro (Doctor of Science, D.Sc), Chief Mojisola Olusola Ladipo (Doctor of Letters, D.Litt), Mr. Victor Etuokwu (Doctor of Science, D.Sc), and Alhaji Muhammadu Indimi (Doctor of Letters, D.Litt).
[…] 2 Doctors of Medicine, 483 Others Bag PhD Degrees as UI Marks 76th Foundation Day AnniversaryMr. Victor Etuokwu, a former Deputy Managing Director of Access Bank, while responding on behalf of all the honourees, expressed great delight that the prestigious University of Ibadan in all ramifications, found them worthy to be honoured.He congratulated fellow honourees on the remarkable achievements and expressed gratitude to families, friends, mentors, and partners who have supported, encouraged, and guided them on their success journey.Mr. Etuokwu said the recognition was not an acknowledgement of personal achievement but a testament to the highest consent of notable individuals who have contributed to the advancement of society.He stated that the awardees received the honour with a sense of responsibility to continue pushing the boundaries of peace and progress and inspire future generations of Nigeria. Mr Etuokwu encouraged all the 2024 graduands of the University to be resilient and adaptable in order to re-invent themselves and hold fast to integrity and character.He advised the graduands to recognise the hand of the almighty God, be proud ambassadors of the University of Ibadan, and remember to give back to their alma mater.The ceremony was witnessed by political leaders, traditional rulers, religious leaders, public officials, leaders of business and government, as well as families and friends of the honourees. […]
[…] 2 Doctors of Medicine, 483 Others Bag PhD Degrees as UI Marks 76th Foundation Day AnniversaryHe told his listeners that it was no longer enough to just have an excellent degree but a solid foundation that shows analytical skills and independent thought was necessary and encouraged them to identify what differentiates them in a crowded employment market–a unique selling point.Engr. Falade stated that education will give them the analytical skills needed, but what sets them apart is their commitment to continuous learning and personal development, emphasising how vital these qualities are in achieving long-term success.He charged the residents of Sultan Bello Hall, ‘the Bellites,’ to approach every problem with as much creativity in proferring solutions as what it took in analysing it.He urged them to keep going, no matter the setbacks saying that disappointments would come, but the key is to rise again, learn from the mistakes, and keep moving toward their goals. The Guest Lecturer encouraged Bellites to make the most of every opportunity given, maintain a growth mindset, take risks, and be bold to achieve dreams and create their own opportunities.Engineer Falade advised the students to invest in genuine friendships and relationships, build them out selflessly, invest in the life and progress of others as a matter of principle and purpose, select friends with common purpose, passion and values, but most importantly friends that help enhance the value of their lives and vice versa. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, University of Ibadan, Professor Peter O. Olapegba, fspsp, FNPA on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale, mni, FAS, fspsp, welcomed the alumni back to their alma mater and appreciated the management of Sultan Bello Hall for putting the programme together.He explained that one of the challenges facing federal universities is funding, stressing the need for the universities to develop sustainable funding regimes with the alumni.Professor Olapegba commended Sultan Bello Hall for flagging off the alumni lecture series and hoped that other halls of residence would emulate the initiative.The Hall Warden of Sultan Bello Hall, Dr. O. O. Oyebola said the alumni are the banners of the university, adding that the Sultan Bello Hall alumni have been relevant in the development of the hall through the provision of solar light, facelift of the basement of the hall, renovation of the Porter’s lodge, painting of the dome, the meeting room and the Warden’s office. Dr. Oyebola said the ceremony was also to celebrate and honour 13 alumni of Sultan Bello Hall with awards of recognition and also to recognise the services of past hall masters, hall wardens and assistant hall wardens.The Awardees were:●Mr. Julius Olufemi Oke●Engr. Adeleye Falade●Prof. Abel Idowu Olayinka, FAS●Prof. O. Charles Aworh●Mr. Emmanuel Edah●Engr. Femi Babalola●Adeyinka M. Kotoye, SAN, MCIArb, FCTI●Dr. Adesola Kazeem Adeduntan, FCIB, FCA●Prof. Solomon Lagbenga Larinde●Mr Adetunji Lamidi●Engr. Adegbite Falade●Mr. Bamgboye S. Pade●Barrister Nnamdi ObiDr. Oyebola solicited more support from the alumni in the extension of the blocks, provision of double bed bunks, and the installation of a solar system in the entire hall and other projects.On the occasion, goodwill messages were delivered by Professor Idowu Abel Olayinka FAS; Engr. Femi Babalola; Alhaji Ganiyu Dada Bello; Mr. Julius Femi Oke; Mrs Tejumola Ajao (Alumni Relations Officer); and the President of the Students’ Union, Bolaji Aweda.The Awardees thanked the management of Sultan Bello Hall and assured of further support for the development of the hall. […]